Lee’s passion for vocal music has been a significant part of her musical journey. She has worked with Boston Lyric Opera, Victory Hall Opera, Boston Arts Song Society, Korea Chamber Opera Festival, Juilliard’s Drama division, and Amelia Island Opera. She has served as a conducting fellow at the Pehlivanian Opera Academy and as a vocal piano fellow at various festivals such as the Music Academy of the West, Aspen Music Festival and School, SongFest, and the Hawaii Performing Arts Festival.

In addition to her extensive vocal repertoire, Lee is enthusiastic about instrumental chamber music. She has been invited to perform at the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Ashmont Hill Chamber Music, Dame Myra Hess Concert Series, and Harriman-Jewell Series. Additionally, she has a passion for mentoring and playing for young musicians at recitals and music festivals, such as Morningside Music Bridge. She has served as a staff pianist both at The Juilliard School and New England Conservatory and as an official pianist for the Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect auditions.

Believing in music as a powerful tool of communication, Ji Yung Lee is the director of Mtree’s Sing with Hope program for children and teenagers in Kilifi, Kenya supporting them through their journey of self-discovery and emotional growth.